Ghost of Yotei takes a bold leap over 300 years ahead of its predecessor, and this specific setting could hold heavy meaning.

Yokai are Japanese folkloric imaginary monsters such as demons, ghosts that have captivated people’s imaginations for centuries and has long been a part of Japanese folklore tales, embodying ...

Ghost of Yotei's setting outside the rule of greater Japan leaves the game open to more non-Japanese influences, including ...

Okarun inherits Turbo Granny's powers in Episode #2 of Dan Da Dan, giving him a boost in strength and speed, but also coming ...

In this episode of YOKAI: Exploring Hidden Japanese Folklore, we follow the cry of the Konakijiji, a Yokai that resembles an old man but with a voice like a weeping infant. It's said to lure ...

Many anime pay homage to Japanese folklore and Naruto is filled with characters inspired by these legends, such as the Sannin ...

Meyer feels the yokai craze continues to grow outside Japan. He organized autograph-signing ... He is best remembered for his books about legends and ghost stories. “There is a need for easy ...

Cats have been an ever-present part of Japanese culture for hundreds of years: sometimes cherished as devoted protectors of Buddhist scriptures, other times feared as devious yokai (supernatural ...

While some are a threat to living things, other yokai can be crucial allies for certain missions. Within Japanese folklore, the kuchisake-onna is a malevolent spirit that takes the form of a woman ...

There is still time before Ghost of Yotei releases, so until then, here are some games to try while you wait for it.

Ghost of Yotei will portray an authentical depiction of then-feudal Japan, which will give it an edge over another Japanese ...

such as the existence of spirits and ghosts in both cultures. The exhibition, curated by Yumoto Koichi, features 84 Yokai artworks, from traditional Japanese woodblock prints to modern ...